Hot Tubs, Saunas & Steam Baths: A Guide to Planning and Designing Your Home Health Spa

A Guide to Planning and Designing Your Home Health Spa

Author: Alan Sanderfoot

With record numbers of people flocking to health spas to be massaged, wrapped, and steamed, itbs no surprise that more homeowners are seeking to bring the spa experience home by installing their own hot tubs, saunas, and steam baths. The options in prefab and easy-installation home units that are now available can be overwhelming. Hot Tubs, Saunas, and Steam Baths is the one guidebook homeowners will need for selecting, installing, and enjoying these home spa components. Full-color photographs complement the text and show the reader the range of designs available for both indoor and outdoor settings. In addition to demystifying the variety of units to choose from, author Alan E. Sanderfoot explains the installation and environmental requirements, addressing such issues as water, drainage, floor and ceiling surfaces, vapor barriers, doors, fencing, and lighting, as appropriate. Since enjoyment is the ultimate goal here, there is plenty of advice on how to make the most of a home spa, sauna, or steam bath, with information on accessories, health benefits, and safety guidelines. Covering one of the hottest home improvement trends today, Hot Tubs, Saunas, and Steam Baths offers the most up-to-date and accessible information available for anyone interested in creating a relaxing haven in the home.

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Unwind from a stressful day and soothe tired muscles in your own luxurious hot tub, sauna, or steam bath. Alan E. Sanderfoot shows you how to create the perfect home spa experience, from choosing which unit will work best for your needs to maintaining your investment for years to come. With expert advice on safety considerations, different types of jets, and even add-on sound systems and light fixtures, Sanderfoot covers everything you need to know to build the home spa of your dreams.

Critic Reviews

“there s no better way to warm up than stepping into a hot tub, sauna or steam bath. Tennessean”

"...there's no better way to warm up than stepping into a hot tub, sauna or steam bath." -Tennessean

About the Author

Alan E. Sanderfoot, author of "What Color Is Your Swimming Pool?", is the former editor and associate publisher of "AQUA" Magazine, the leading trade magazine for the pool and spa industry.